Shehnai Quiz

What is a shehnai?

• A style of martial arts in China

• A popular dish in Japan

• A traditional Indian musical instrument

• A type of dance in South America

Which Indian classical music genre is the shehnai commonly associated with?

• Bollywood music

• Carnatic music

• Folk music

• Hindustani music

Who is considered the 'Shehnai Maestro' of India?

• Ustad Bismillah Khan

• Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

• Pandit Ravi Shankar

• Zakir Hussain

What material is a traditional shehnai made of?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Glass

• Wood

How many reeds does a typical shehnai have?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 3

In which occasions is the shehnai commonly played in India?

• Weddings, temple ceremonies, auspicious occasions

• Funerals, birthdays, school events

What is the name of the famous shehnai player who performed at the first Republic Day parade of India in 1950?

• Pandit Ravi Shankar

• Amjad Ali Khan

• Ustad Vilayat Khan

• Ustad Bismillah Khan

What is the significance of the shehnai in Indian culture?

• The shehnai is significant in Indian culture as it is believed to bring good luck and is associated with auspicious beginnings.

• The shehnai is used as a weapon in Indian culture

• The shehnai is only played during funerals in Indian culture

• The shehnai is a type of dance in Indian culture